Almeria, Spain – In a major investment deal that shook the Spanish and international football scene, the Spanish club Almeria officially announced today, Thursday, that the Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Saudi club Al-Nassr, has joined the list of the club’s owners.
The former Real Madrid star acquired a 25% stake in the club through his company, “CR7 SPORTS INVESTMENTS”. This is a strategic move aimed at elevating the Andalusian club to the ranks of major footballing powers.
Saudi-Portuguese cross-border alliance
This deal is part of a massive investment consortium led by Saudi Media Group (SMC), a leading player in the Middle East’s media and entertainment sectors. It is also headed by Mohammed Al-Khuraiji, the current president of Almería FC.
This alliance aims to enhance the international expansion of the sports entity, leveraging the enormous marketing power of the “CR7” brand.
Ronaldo: My ambition extends beyond the pitch.
“Madeira Rocket” expressed his great enthusiasm for this new experience, stressing that investing in clubs was his deferred dream.
Ronaldo said in an official statement: “It has long been my ambition to contribute to football off the pitch. Almeria has a strong foundation and clear potential for growth in Spain, and I look forward to working with the management to support the next stage of development.”
For his part, Almeria president Mohamed Al-Khuraiji welcomed the investment, describing Ronaldo as “the greatest figure in the history of the game.” He emphasized that Ronaldo’s choice of Almeria was not a coincidence. In fact, it came after careful consideration of the club’s development plans and outstanding infrastructure, both at the first-team and academy levels.
Perfect timing for a return to La Liga
This partnership comes at a golden time for Almería, as the team currently sits third in the Spanish Second Division with 48 points after 27 rounds. The club aims to leverage this investment and media momentum to secure promotion and return to La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football.
The added value of “CR7”
Sports marketing experts predict that Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement as an owner and investor will lead to a significant increase in Almería’s market value. This move is expected to contribute to:
Attracting new global sponsors to the Andalusian club.
It also leads to increased global public and media attention for the team’s matches. Furthermore, it enhances the club’s ability to attract top-tier young talent and administrative expertise.
With this move, Ronaldo officially begins his journey as a “strongman” in the world of sports investment, starting with the Spanish league, where he achieved his greatest historical successes with Real Madrid. He returns to it today in the role of “owner and strategist.”
